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This is probably one of the biggest and most costly misconceptions that many business owners have. Usually this is because they’ve been fortunate enough to never have encountered a major computer-related disaster, but that’s similar to someone thinking they don’t need to wear a seat belt when driving a car because they’ve never had an accident. Computer networks are complex and dynamic systems that need regular updates and maintenance to stay up, running fast and problem-free. In fact, it’s surprising how fast a brand-new computer will slow down after a few weeks or months of use without proper updates and maintenance. Here are just a FEW of the critical updates that need to be done on a weekly – if not daily – basis:

Security patches applied – with NEW viruses and hacker attacks cropping up DAILY, this is a CRITICAL part of maintaining your network

Anti-virus updates and monitoring

Firewall updates and monitoring

Backup monitoring and test restores

Spam-filter installation and updates

Spyware detection and removal

Monitoring disk space on workstations and servers

Monitoring hardware for signs of failure

Optimizing systems for maximum speed

A computer is just like a car: if you don’t change the oil, replace the filter, rotate the tires, flush the transmission and perform other regular maintenance on your car, it will eventually break down and cost you FAR MORE to repair than the cost of the basic maintenance – and cars are far simpler than a computer network!

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June 2014

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June 2014

My Computer Network Doesn’t Need Regular Monitoring And Maintenance, Does It?

TECHNOLOGY TIMES “Insider Tips To Make Your Business Run Faster, Easier And More Profitably”

Does My Computer Network Really Need Regular Monitoring...Page 1

How to Keep Your Tablet Secure...Page 2

Work-From-Home System Guide...Page 2

Laser Projection Virtual Keyboard...Page 3

I Quit...Page 3

Microsoft Office On Your iPad...Page 4

Did June Know This?...Page 4

1. Don’t leave it lying around

Although this is common sense, you’ve probably violated this rule more than once. Tablets are easy targets for thieves, so

don’t let it out of your sight when in a public place – and don’t leave it in plain view in your car or you might end of up with

a broken window in addition to a stolen tablet.

2. Use a passcode

Although it’s not 100% hacker-proof, it will block unauthorized users from accessing your information.

3. Consider enabling automatic data erasing

You can configure your iPad to erase your data after 10 failed pass-code attempts. Clearly this is not a good solution for

anyone who constantly forgets a password or for those who have kids trying to log in repeatedly. However, if you have a

Microsoft Exchange account connected to your mobile device, your IT guy can remotely wipe your mobile device as soon as

you report that it has been lost.

4. Encrypt your hard drive

On your iPad, simply enabling the password will turn on encryption. All iOS devices also come with a second layer of

encryption (called data protection) that protects your e-mails and attachments. This protection can’t be broken, even if the

passcode is stripped. On Android tablets, you need to enable hard-drive encryption in the security settings.

5. Enable iCloud Find My Phone or Android Device Manager

These are valuable tools to use when you misplace your tablet. Both of these services allow you to log in and find your

tablet or even wipe it if you have sensitive data on it.

6. Install software updates

As with all software, make sure you have the latest security updates and patches installed to protect against hackers and

viruses.

7. Only connect to trusted WiFi networks

Public WiFis are open territory for hackers and identity thieves. Whenever you connect, make sure it’s a legitimate, secure

connection.

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June 2014

“I Quit!” THE BOSS: “Don’t think of me as your boss, think of me as a friend who is never wrong!” … “When I want

your opinion, I’ll ask for it.” … “We don’t pay you to think. We pay you to work.” … “You want recognition? We recognize you every time you get a paycheck.” … “Your job is what I say it is.” … “You're lucky to even have a job.” … “I don’t know what it is that you need to improve, but something is definitely wrong and you should work on fixing

it.”

THE EMPLOYEE: “The only way I would ever work here again is if the world were coming to an end … because

every day working here feels like an eternity.” … “You can’t pay me enough to ever want to work here again.” … “You treat us all the same – AWFUL.” … “I QUIT.”

Recently I heard someone talking to staffing industry expert Daniel Abramson about why people leave

companies. He was the president of an international staffing firm with 120 offices. He now has his own firm (www.staffdynamics.biz) and is helping companies in their hiring and retention practices. I wanted his

input on the troublesome problem of WHY qualified, talented and needed employees leave companies,

especially when it costs so much money to find, hire and train them. The last three words of his first

statement to me were very disconcerting. He first stated the obvious – “there are several reasons why good

people quit” – but then added … “MOST ARE PREVENTABLE.” OUCH!

Here are his 5 Top Reasons Why Employees Leave Firms:

1) Lack of corporate compatibility and fit

2) Lack of appreciation by management

3) Lack of support from inside staff

4) Limited advancement and personal growth opportunities

5) Money and compensation issues

He also mentioned that … People don't quit their company, they generally quit their boss … and Too much

emphasis is placed on the technical aspects of the job and not the soft people skills. I suggest if you are having a

problem with a particular employee, you might want to move them to a different department, reporting to

a different boss, before firing someone you have invested so much money in; some people just aren’t meant to

work with each other. And while you are doing your reassignments, make sure you give both the manager

and employee some help with their soft skills.

It costs a lot of money to replace an employee; some experts say it can cost up to 20% of a worker’s salary to replace them, so it’s in every business’s best interests to keep their top performers. Interestingly,

according to the U.S. Department of Labor, 46% of employees leave their job because they do not feel

appreciated. I would be starting there. It doesn’t cost a dime to tell people …

You are doing a great job

I really appreciate your contribution

This company is a better place because of you

I don’t know what I would do without you

You made it happen – thanks for all your effort

It’s free, effective and smart! Compliments Cost Nothing – Unspoken Praise Is Costly

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Windows 7 PC and Laptops! There isn’t a week that goes by when someone wishes that they hadn’t bought that Windows 8

computer. They suffer through as much as they can before they bring the computer in and beg us to return it to the old ways that they know and love so well. Well I’m here to say that Windows 7 is still available, both for laptops and PC’s, and that support for Windows 7 lasts until 2020 so we all have some time before getting stuck with Windows 8 or 9 or 10 or whatever they try to stick us with. So call us today at (314) 993-5528 or email me at jkistler@jbtech.com and ask me about it.

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After years of rumors, Microsoft finally unveiled Office for iPad in late March.

This is a huge addition to the iPad, as demonstrated by the more than 12 million

downloads of the product in the first week it was released.

The iPad Just Got More Business-Friendly

One of the biggest business complaints about the iPad has been that it’s great as

a personal device and for catching up on e-mail, but you really couldn’t do real

work on it. You can now use the core 3 of Word, Excel and Powerpoint on your

iPad fairly seamlessly. Microsoft has integrated Office for iPad into their Office

365 suite of products with an annual fee of only $100, which includes online

file storage (or you can simply view files in Office for iPad, but not work on

them, for free).

A Familiar Interface And Functionality

The Lighter Side:

Did June Know This?

Thank you for your referrals! They help us grow!

“Referrals are the lifeblood of all businesses, they turn small businesses into big businesses!” Thank you for thinking of us!

Each and every day a client comes in and says, “you come highly recommended “ or “my friend/co-worker/neighbor told me to just bring it here”. Most of you may have referred people to us in the past and I want to personally take the time to thank you for your help and confidence in us. I would also like to take the time to say that we are striving to get better at our service each day.

If you need to contact our onsite technicians, please email managed@jbtech.com or

sales@jbtech.com . If you need to contact our inhouse technicians, please email service@jbtech.com or

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Technology Times Newsletter June 2014

1. Did you know it is Candy

Month? Go ahead and satisfy your

sweet tooth – you’re supposed to!

2. Also, the polar opposite: it is also

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Month.

3. Aside from that, June is National

Turkey Lovers’ Month. Americans consume more than 353 million

pounds of turkey during National

Turkey Lovers’ Month.

4. Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jeane

Baker Mortenson) was born June 1st,

1926.

5. On June 19th, 1997, Cats became

the longest-running show in the history of Broadway.

6. The American War of

Independence began in June of

1775 with the battle of Bunker Hill outside of Boston.

7. The very first baseball game was played on June 19th, 1845, across

the Hudson River in Hoboken, New

Jersey.

8. June 1st also marks the start of

Atlantic Hurricane Season – be careful!

9. And, of course, we can’t forget

the holidays in June – Flag Day is

the 14th, Father’s Day is the 19th, and the first day of summer also

falls in June!

Just about everything you’re used to

within the Office Suite is here on the iPad,

optimized for touch screens. These three

apps are feature-rich, powerful business

tools. And while a menu item or two

might be out of place, you’ll soon quickly

adapt to the user interface. If you’ve used

an iPad and you’ve used Office on your

desktop, you’ll be just fine. Advanced

features such as change tracking, find and

replace are all there, and while there still

may be a few things you need to do on

your desktop, we’re hard-pressed to find

many of them.

Used with permission

from Microsoft.